VP Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY
**88370BR**
**Job Title:**
VP Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY
**Department/Function:**
Administration
**Job Description:**
**VP Flavors NA - Erlanger, KY**
Today, ADM has a strong presence in Human Nutrition across many Food and Beverage applications; through ingredients, systems, and solutions. We aspire to be the partner of choice for all customers across the value chain. To achieve this, ADM requires a strong and dynamic flavors business with an robust portfolio that exceeds customer expectations, while enabling innovation and outperforming competition.
The purpose of this role is to define a global sustainable, growth strategy while delivering against the defined financial targets of today (annual Budget, 5y Business Plan) to ensure the business maintains a long-term leadership position in flavors and flavor solutions.
**Your Responsibilities**
+ Develop the Flavors Business growth strategy in collaboration with cross-functional leadership and food/beverage stakeholders, to ensure holistic buy-in and right sized investment to deliver on expectations
+ Define and align the strategic direction of the flavors portfolio in collaboration with leading CD+D (creation, design and development, product management and market segment leaders. Leverage prudent investments and drive category leading performance through a differentiated portfolio to achieve growth in a highly competitive market.
+ Assess and guide the organization on capability needs to materialize the future growth opportunities. Drive capital expansion projects and M&A necessary to buy or build critical capabilities related to our flavors NA footprint.
+ Drive the execution of global short and mid-term flavors strategy and enable the cross functional team to deliver on the specific flavors targets and initiatives.
+ Manage the regional P&L for the designated portfolio working closely with commercial go-to-market teams, operations, and supply chain to ensure alignment of product development and execution plans to meet customer expectations. Act as general manager for a regional footprint of twelve manufacturing sites and 10+ innovation centers.
+ Support Sales and Commercial teams in strategic customer relationships, elevating ADM as the partner of choice in flavor solutions. Develop strong partner and customer networks to support growth pipeline. Actively develop strategic customer relationships, increasing customer intimacy and guiding the supporting Organization (e.g., CD&D, QA, Regulatory) to provide effective customer support and execute on winning opportunities
+ Work with the Creative, Design and Development teams on product concepts / applications solutions based on identified market / customer needs and problems to solve
+ Support the definition of growth initiatives to meet overall Foods’ business financial targets and align the organization to ensure plans are actionable
+ Collaborate with regional Go-to-Market cross- functional teams to develop and implement regional strategies and growth priorities
+ Contribute as a key member of the global flavors leadership teams to drive accelerated business growth across regions.
+ Continuously optimize portfolio to drive profitability and sustain business long-term growth.
**Your Profile**
+ 15+ years’ work experience in flavors or food ingredients leadership commercial roles
+ P+L responsibilities and ability to deliver topline and bottom line results
+ Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business related careers, with capacity to understand complex processes
+ People leader, collaborator and team player – ability to align diverse audiences toward a common goal.
+ Successful track record in the flavors and food ingredients sector
+ Strong commercial acumen and customer focus
+ Consumer and market trends sensitivity
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders
+ Entrepreneurial and owner’s mindset
+ Influencing leadership
**Our Offer**
+ Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
+ Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
+ A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
+ Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
+ An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:88370BR
**Req/Job ID:**
88370BR
**City:**
Erlanger
**State:**
KY - Kentucky
**Ref ID:**
\#LI-LR2
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**About ADM**
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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**\#IncludingYou**
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/)
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**Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
+ Paid time off including paid holidays.
+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
+ Tuition assistance.
+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.